Try to remember a more consequential start to the united nations general assembly. You would probably have to go back to 2001 when the week opened on september 12th. Just a day after 9 11. Today, there are wars in Ukraine And Sudan and gaza. Another one threatened in lebanon and one looming in the south china sea. American troops are once again deployed on the fringes just in case and now the leaders or the major representatives of all of those countries are gathered right here in new york city. What are they saying privately to each other . And how much does it differ from what theyre saying publicly . The Qatari Amir was pretty blunt saying in israel doesnt want to negotiate for peace. The new iranian president was slightly more measured than usual, saying the country does not seek a wider war in The Middle East but no peace is possible while civilians in gaza are in his words, ruthlessly killed. And President Biden speaking to the assembly for the last time as a leader of the free w
Lot of drama there today. The lead starts right now. World leaders taking the stage, pushing their priorities for some of the biggest issues of our time. Casting Russias Vladimir Putin as global villain number one, while fighting against waning support for ukraine. And here in d. C. , a House Republican calling his party the, quote, clown show. While infighting and name calling do nothing to solve the more immediate problem of federal government set to shut down in just 12 days. Plus, new allegations against celebrity Russell Brand as a new accuser comes forward. Police now looking into the multiple allegations of rape and Sexual Assault against the disgraced comedian. Welcome to the lead, im jake tapper. The world lead dominates the week with so much focus on Foreign Policy and this comes against major accusations by one democracy, canada, accusing another democracy, india, of directing an assassination. On canadian sovereign territory. Well dive into that democracy versus direction a
Meeting in new york. Live now to my colleague Caitriona Perry in new york. We arejust we are just awaiting the arrival of President Joe Biden and if you hear a loud noise coming past me it is his motorcade. World leaders have been arriving in the General Assembly got under way an hour ago. Weve heard from the Secretary General and the first world leader, the brazilian president , is addressing the semi. Oncejoe biden has arrived he will take the stage and we will bring that life to you on bbc news. I am joined by our correspondent. Very interesting speech earlier today from the un Secretary General and antonio cattell as saying its reform or rupture, the world has changed and our institution has not. Very strong words from him. Words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start words from him. Thats right and i think he wanted to start very words from him. Thats right and i th